Using MA5300 integrated amp as preamp

[Jeff Penneys]

I just acquired a MC152 amp. I already have a MA5300 preamp. Is there any issue with using the MA5300 as a pre?

 

[LostArk]

No reason why you couldn't, though personally if I were to use a separate power amp I'd want to pair it with a standalone preamp. As you know, the preamp in an integrated unit like the MA5300 is compromised to accommodate a power amp in the same box. If I were you I'd look into swapping out your MA5300 for a C47 down the line.

 

[Jeff Penneys]

No reason why you couldn't, though personally if I were to use a separate power amp I'd want to pair it with a standalone preamp. As you know, the preamp in an integrated unit like the MA5300 is compromised to accommodate a power amp in the same box. If I were you I'd look into swapping out your MA5300 for a C47 down the line.

Thank you. Why C47 as opposed to one of the other McIntosh pre-amps?

 

[Crownhaven]

I use my MA-6200 as a preamp with 2125 amp. Works great. I guess it all depends on what kind of hearing you have.